Is Albus the Kentucky Derby horse named after Dumbledore?
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There are so many good names of the horses running the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs -- be sure to check out our full rankings of the monikers -- but there's one that might be a fan favorite.
Albus, who is trained by Riley Mott and owned by Pin Oak Stud, has a very famous name for those of you who are fans of the Harry Potter series. And if you're here, you might be wondering: Is the colt named after Dumbledore, the incredible all-time great wizard who is the headmaster at Hogwarts?
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The answer is: Looks that way! Per an Instagram post from Pink Oaks, he's been named after the legendary Dumbledore.
So if you're a fan of the books or the movies, we know which horse you're rooting for on Saturday.
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